Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVS all around. Reverse: Venus seated left, holding Victoria in her right hand, a scepter in her left, inscription VEN·ELIX all around in SC fields. Date: 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 23.0–24.0 mm, weight 11.40 g, axis 195°.
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Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVS all around. Reverse: Venus seated left, holding Victoria in her right hand, a scepter in her left, inscription VEN·ELIX all around in SC fields. Date: 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 23.0–24.0 mm, weight 11.40 g, axis 195°.

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Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVS Reverse Venus seated left holding Victoria right hand scepter inscription VEN·ELIX SC fields Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 23.0–24.0 mm weight 11.40 g axis 195° round worn coin uneven surface showing raised profile head textured pitted appearance areas corrosion coin displays mix green yellow-green brown dark gray tones across face lighter gray highlights raised areas reddish-brown visible surface thinner.

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